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Which among the following is a high-pressure pump?

(a) Centrifugal

(b) Reciprocating

(c) Rotary

(d) Ionization pump

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My question is from Maximum Speed of a Reciprocating Pump in section Indicator Diagrams of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct option is (b) Reciprocating

Easy explanation: Reciprocating pump is the most suitable high-pressure pumps at moderate or low discharges. A reciprocating pump is a class of a positive displacement pump. It includes a piston pump, plunger and a diaphragm pump.

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